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Georgian Gold Chalcedony Maltese Cross browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Estate Jewelry:Gold:Pre Victorian: Pre 1837 VR: item # 471615 Please refer to our stock # 1972 when inquiring.
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| This wonderful pendant is Georgian, circa 1820. It is a Maltese cross of high Karat gold made of fine cannetille. This form of work used very fine gold wires creating rosettes and vines. The cross is of the highest quality and has a rich patina. The central section has a flower motif created with natural pearls and a central emerald. The surrounding area has rich textured gold finish and the reverse has a locket with finely braided hair. The four sections of the cross are of translucent chalcedony. The cross measures 1 5/8 square. It measures 2 1/2 inches with the bail. Of note, is the beautifully fashioned bale also executed in cannetille. The top loop is a newer replacement, but all else is completely original and in excellent condition. This is remarkably beautiful and English in origin. | |||||||
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